The Second Sunday in Advent

Fortunately the weather was a bit driech but not slippery, so I managed to make it to Church . Today we had "two for the price of one" as my neighbour said as the choir, the elders an the ministers processed in. As well as our usual minister we also had the associate minister who has just returned from a visit to Israel and a meeting with the Bishop there - the latter has a very large parish, covering several countries - Israel, Palestine, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. I can't remember if there are any more.

The service today focused on John the Baptist who baptised people in the name of repentance and who foretold the future arrival of Christ.

Back to the ranch and finished the spinach soup for lunch, then prepared my evening meal - potatoes and carrots peeled and chopped and brussels sprouts trimmed and a cross cut into their base.

I have cancelled my order for the Sunday Times as there is so much that I put straight into the paper bin.

Now I am going back to read my book- Dreams from my Father by Barack Obama

A Busy Sunday

Up and off to Church. As I left home I was greeted by the rather strange sight of one half of the car park wet and the other side completely dry.

Discovered I must be a very lucky person as So many birds had dropped little gifts on my car.

Found the walk into the Church a bit difficult and that I was inclined towards losing my balance - I think that is my punishment for doing too much a couple of days ago.

Our minister is back from a week's holiday in Rome, so decided to use readings from St Paul's letters to the Romans.

This afternoon I have done my dark wash and got a couple of jumpers washed too.

A lot of walking and standing, so I am making comfort food for tonight (and enough left over for three more meals - (see my recipe blog if you are interested in making Macaroni Cheese).